Resources

The governance of Southern Africa’s rangelands is a complex mix of traditional, statutory and communal systems, often facing challenges that stem from colonial legacies, land degradation and climate change. Sustainable communal rangeland management emerges when traditional practices, local governance and modern institutions come together to promote mobility and…

Despite numbering an estimated half a billion people worldwide, pastoralists and rangeland communities are frequently overlooked or neglected. They are often marginalized and lack a voice in decision-making processes that directly affect their lives and livelihoods. Many Eurasian countries are seeking to prioritize policies, land use planning and social safety nets…

Land use change poses a significant threat to the biological and economic productivity of rangelands – the provisioning services on which pastoral livelihoods and food security depend – as well as their contribution to supporting, regulating and cultural services, from local to global scales. South American rangelands have supported a variety of indigenous livestock…

Sustainable rangeland management and rangeland restoration offer substantial returns across ecological, social and economic dimensions. Realizing these benefits depends on the coordinated efforts of investors, governments, policymakers, pastoralist communities and development partners. Suitable investment can be enabled by more effective governance, inclusive participation and innovative…

In anticipation of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) in 2026, this report serves as a catalyst for global awareness and action. It analyses numerous case studies and good practices from around the world, drawing on the experience and lessons learned, and advocates for a new paradigm to inspire governments, donors and other stakeholders to prioritize rangeland health…